Tag: Cleopatra
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CESARE DANOVA
March 1, 1926 Cesare Danova was born as Cesare Deitinger in Rome, Italy, although some reports say he was born in Bergamo, Italy. He adopted Danova as his stage name after becoming an actor in Rome at the end of World War II. In 1955 he immigrated to the United States and was contracted to MGM…
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ELIZABETH TAYLOR
February 27, 1932 Elizabeth Rosemond Taylor was born on February 27, 1932, in Hampstead Garden Suburb, London. She received dual British-American citizenship at birth, as her parents were United States citizens. The family lived in London during Taylor’s childhood. In early 1939, the Taylors returned to the United States due to fear of impending war in Europe. In California, Taylor’s…
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“The Lucy Show” ~ Season 2
A handy dandy guide to helping you find your favorite episode blogs here at Papermoon Loves Lucy. Click on the hyperlinks to be taken directly to that episode’s trivia, background, and bloopers! “Lucy Plays Cleopatra” (S2;E1) ~ September 30, 1963 “Kiddie Parties Inc.” (S2;E2) ~ October 7, 1963 “Lucy and Viv Play Softball” (S2;E3) ~…
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RIP Nancy Wilson ~ Jazz singer and performer. She co-starred with Lucille Ball on “The Carol Burnett Show” (S2;E6) in 1968. She performed with Carol and Lucy in “As The Stomach Turns” (their soap opera satire) as the new (and only) negro in Canoga Falls. She also joined (with Vickie Lawrence) in the musical finale, playing Cleopatra.…
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LUCY: 40 YEARS OF TELEVISION
1963 Part Two ~ JULY to DECEMBER Lucille Ball agrees to a second season of “The Lucy Show” which dominates the second half of 1963. “Talent Scouts” (S2;E12) ~ September 17, 1963 Host Merv Griffin welcomes celebrity guests Lucille Ball, Phil Silvers, Glynis Johns, Red Skelton and Bea Benadaret to present the talent hopefuls in this…
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JACK BENNY’S CARNIVAL NIGHTS
March 20, 1968 Directed by Fred De Cordova Produced by Irving Fein Written by Hal Goldman, Al Gordon, Hilliard Marks Script Consultant Milt Josefsberg Jack Benny (Himself, Host) was born on Valentine’s day 1894. He had a successful vaudeville career, and an even greater career on radio with “The Jack Benny Program” which also became…
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LUCY ON “THE CAROL BURNETT SHOW” ~ PART 2
November 4, 1968 ~ S2;E6 Directed by Dave Powers Written by Bill Angelos, Stan Burns, Mike Marmer, Hal Goldman, Al Gordon, Don Hinkley, Kenny Solms, Gail Parent, Buz Kohan Cast Carol Burnett (Herself) got her first big break on “The Paul Winchell Show” in 1955. A years later she was a regular on “The Garry…
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LUCY THE CLOWN ~ Part 3 of 3 Lucille Ball would do anything for a laugh. No wig, make-up, or costume was too outrageous, as demonstrated by these screen captures from THE LUCY SHOW. Enjoy!
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